Zhou Yongsheng was slightly startled, showing a look of surprise, and confirmed again.
"right!"
Xia Fan nodded seriously.
¡°The age of directors in this circle is getting younger and younger. First there were directors in their 30s, and now there are even directors in their 20s.¡±
Zhou Yongsheng glanced at Xia Fan and asked, "Xiao Xia, remember you are only 23 years old, right?"
"If I make a movie next year, I should be 24 years old by then, which is not young."
Xia Fan replied decisively "Versailles".
Zhou Yongsheng¡¯s fingers were slowly fiddling with the pen, but he was wondering why everyone wants to be a director these days.
The proportion of movies invested by Times Entertainment in the past two years has been as high as 85%. The film market is always unpredictable and ever-changing, and it won¡¯t be successful just because you bring together a lot of big names.
"Where's the script? I have to read it first before I can decide."
Xia Fan shook his head, but replied: "The script is not important. Actors only read the script. As a boss, you just invest. This is also a common situation in the industry."
Zhou Yongsheng was speechless for a moment. What the other party said was correct, but this standard was for well-known directors and screenwriters, and only investors would delegate these powers.
More than two years ago, when veteran actors like Chen Shicheng were preparing to film the TV series version of "Yanjing Love Story", in order to attract investment, they also took the script and asked their grandfathers and grandmothers everywhere.
I remember at that time, when the guy found me that he wanted Times Entertainment to invest, he changed the script that he had polished by himself, and then he got part of the investment.
However, as a new director at the time, Chen Shicheng had limited funds, and the main directors, including Xia Fan at the time, were all newcomers.
But when it came to the movie version, due to the unprecedented success of the TV series version, he suddenly had a lot more funds.
Even veteran movie kings and movie queens have been invited, and Xia Fan¡¯s popularity today is even more extraordinary.
Zhou Yongsheng glanced at Xia Fan complicatedly, but did not dare to reject this guy face to face.
He will also worry that if he refuses categorically, he may anger Xia Fan.
After all, too many artists have resigned from Times Entertainment recently.
"Xiaoxiahow much investment do you hope the company will have?"
"At least 50 million!" Xia Fan pondered for a while and gave a number.
Zhou Yongsheng curled his lips and almost dropped the pen in his hand.
A 23-year-old
To take a step back, even if Xia Fan¡¯s age next year is calculated, he will be 24 years old. Such a young artist dares to ask the company for an investment of 50 million for his first novice film!
Even if this guy is very popular at the moment, if he goes to the market alone to attract investment, it will be extremely difficult to get the 5,000.
"Are you treating the company as a soft persimmon or a cash machine?"
Zhou Yongsheng complained in his heart and asked with a smile on his face: "Xiao Xia, even if I don't read your script, you still have to tell me the general idea of ??the movie, right?"
Xia Fan nodded and said calmly: "I currently have two ideas, and I will choose one as the material for making a movie."
"What two ways of thinking?"
Xia Fan smiled slightly: "Actually, they are all related to traveling through time and space. If possible, I hope that both of my ideas can be put on the big screen."
"Traveling through time and space? If this kind of subject is well shot, there will indeed be good market feedback!"
Zhou Yongsheng nodded silently after thinking for a while.
"Forgive me for not revealing the specific content! But Mr. Zhou, how do you think about this investment?" Xia Fan looked at him and added calmly, "I can consider the exclusive music copyright. In the next year, The company can arrange a business performance for me once a month."
He gave his own conditions.
The reason why Xia Fan wants to use Times Entertainment as the main investor in his own films is mainly because of the publicity channels this company has and its deep resources in the film industry, such as the right to speak in major theaters.
Although it is said that Times Entertainment has lost money on several movies invested in the past period of time, it is because of their own suicide.
The reason why it is shoddy, deliberately sensational, and constantly feeding the audience.
In terms of publicity, Times Entertainment has gone all out, but it can't resist the crotch-stretching acting skills of the little fresh meat. As one of the company's shareholders, "Master Wang" also rewards himself with a few "The Domineering President" at an unruly cost from time to time. "movie of.
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"50 million" Zhou Yongsheng frowned, and then asked: "Does it include the announcement?"
"If the company is willing to pay for publicity, it doesn't matter. If the company doesn't want to pay, I can find other investments myself, or I can pay for it myself. However, the money must be included in the investment cost. If there is a profit, it must also be included in the dividends. inside."
Zhou Yongsheng was a little confused as to why Xia Fan was so confident, as if he thought it was certain that his first movie would be profitable.
¡°Perhaps this guy has been hanging out with Chen Shicheng for a long time and has become obsessed with confidence?
"Okay, I can agree to this condition. I also agreed to the 50 million investment, but from the company's perspective, I have to explain it first. I may add additional conditions later. Let me go back and think about it first."
Xia Fan nodded and replied: "If it's not too much, I can accept it. Then I'll go back first and wait for Mr. Zhou's good news."
Soon after he left, Zhou Yongsheng quickly called Ma Xiaodong, the president of Penguin Music.
"Brother Xiao Ma, I am Lao Zhou."
"Xia Fan finally relented and is willing to sell exclusive music rights!"
"That's right! It took me a lot of talking to convince him. But the price will definitely have to increase!"
¡°Hurry up and get in touch, don¡¯t miss the opportunity. It would be terrible if we are snatched away by China Music!¡±
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yongsheng took another look at the calendar on his desk. December was about to end. Even if Penguin Music wanted to sign a contract with Xia Fan, they probably wouldn't be able to make it in time for this year.
"Hoo~"
He adjusted his suit and said to himself: "This guy tried his best to make a movie and didn't want to spend too much money to reduce risks."
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After Xia Fan returned to his apartment, he also stared at the computer screen in silence.
He does have two ideas, both about traveling through time and space. This is not a lie. He is just undecided on which one to choose as his debut film.
After hesitating for a long time, Xia Fan decided to roughly write down these two ideas first, and then adapt to the situation according to the situation.
"Let's wait until the company's funds come down first"
After summarizing the general ideas in his mind, he turned off the computer screen.
At this time, the manager sent a WeChat message about the performance of the Spring Festival Gala skit.